Benedict XVI and the Liturgy w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ | Ep. 193
Catholic Theology Show
The sacred liturgy is not a matter of personal preference or style it is the living heart of the Church’s worship and the clearest expression of her faith in Christ. In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Ave Maria University welcomes Jesuit priest, publisher, and theologian Fr. Joseph Fessio, founder of Ignatius Press and founding provost of Ave Maria University. Drawing on decades of theological reflection and his collaboration with Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI), Fr. Fessio reflects on Sacrosanctum Concilium and the meaning of actuosa participatio. He argues that true participation in the Mass is primarily interior—an attentive, living union with Christ in His sacrifice—and explores the continuity of the Church’s liturgical tradition, from Latin and Gregorian chant to the Roman Canon and the orientation of prayer. The conversation also engages Benedict XVI’s vision of the “reform of the reform” and the call to recover reverence, silence, and sacred order in the Eucharist. Resources: Catholic World Report – The Mass of Vatican II (Fr. Joseph Fessio essay/talk) https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/10/10/the-mass-of-vatican-ii/ Related Episodes: How to stay Faithful as a Catholic Theologian w/Fr. Fessio The Summa for the Beginners: The Sacraments w/Dr. Roger Nutt